Tired of logging into countless WordPress sites for routine checks? Synapse transforms your website into a powerful 「WordPress Data Bridge」, giving you programmatic access to the data you need. Connect your site to automation platforms like n8n, Zapier, Make, or your own custom applications.
Synapse is the essential tool for developers, agencies, and security-conscious site owners who want to build efficient workflows, monitor sites remotely, and manage WordPress like a pro.
A POWERFUL LOCAL DASHBOARD & ROBUST API IN ONE
Even as a standalone tool, Synapse provides a valuable local dashboard in your WordPress admin area. Get an instant overview of:
- Available Updates: All pending updates for core, plugins, and themes at a glance.
- Website Health Status: Proactively monitor your site』s health and security.
- Moderation Queue: See how many comments or posts are awaiting your approval.
But the true power lies in its API. See the full User Documentation to get started.
KEY API FEATURES (FREE VERSION)
The free version provides the endpoints you need for essential monitoring and maintenance:
- Monitor Available Updates (
/updates): Get a detailed JSON list of all pending WordPress core, plugin, and theme updates. - Check Site Health (
/site-health): Receive a comprehensive, machine-readable status report on your site』s performance and security. - View Moderation Queue (
/moderation): Check the number of pending comments and posts. - Execute Remote Updates (
/updates/...): Trigger plugin, theme, or core updates securely and remotely—perfect for automated maintenance scripts.
Explore the full Synapse REST API Documentation to see all possibilities.
WHAT CAN YOU BUILD WITH SYNAPSE? (AUTOMATION USE CASES)
Synapse is designed to be the central hub for your WordPress automation workflows. Here are just a few examples:
- Proactive Security Monitoring: Build a daily workflow in n8n that checks for security updates and sends a notification to your Slack or Discord channel.
- Instant Issue Alerts: Set up an automation that sends a push notification to your phone the moment your site』s health status becomes 「critical」.
- Efficient Content Management: Automatically create a new task in Trello or Asana whenever a new post is submitted for moderation.
- Automated Maintenance Workflows: Create a script that automatically creates a backup of your site and then triggers all pending plugin and theme updates via the Synapse API.
FROM A SINGLE SITE TO AN ENTIRE NETWORK
This free plugin is the perfect 「Connector」 to monitor and manage a single WordPress site.
Looking to manage multiple client sites from a single, central dashboard? The Synapse PRO version allows you to connect all your websites and manage them from one central location, run selective updates without logging in, and much more. The upcoming Synapse ULTIMATE will provide advanced API endpoints for user and content management, making it the ultimate tool for agencies and power users.
